Editorial

Your Committee has pleasure in presenting the second number of the Journal of the Nelson and Marlborough Historical Societies. This year we have eight more pages and include more articles from Marlborough. We thank our contributors and trust our readers will all find something to interest them.

Perhaps the most valuable work done by societies such as ours is the recording and publishing of original research and reminiscences. We do not realise how quickly changes take place. While we regret that we did not ask more questions or take more notice of our grandparents stories our own early life is becoming history. Those of us who are past middle age should be recording on tape or writing accounts of conditions in New Zealand as we remember them in our youth. All of us can add a little to the story of our past. Many have found that the reading of old newspapers, diaries and out of print books can be a fascinating hobby. We can delve into our family's past, the history of our street or farm, of an old or prominent building and find a story that may interest others. We may talk to older people and learn of their way of life. Do try it and don't hesitate to send the results to the Journal – it may be just what we are looking for.